relents

[US]/rɪˈlɛnts/
[UK]/rɪˈlɛnts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to become less severe or intense; to show compassion or mercy; to soften in attitude or feeling

Phrases & Collocations

he relents

she relents

time relents

relents at last

relents too late

he never relents

she finally relents

relents in time

relents under pressure

relents with love

Example Sentences

she finally relents and agrees to go to the party.

after much persuasion, he relents and helps us with the project.

the teacher relents and allows the students to retake the exam.

she rarely relents in arguments, but this time she did.

he relents and admits he was wrong about the decision.

the manager relents and gives the team an extra day off.

after a long discussion, she relents and changes her mind.

he relents and agrees to share his resources with others.

the stubborn child finally relents and finishes his homework.

she relents when she sees how much it means to him.

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